The Highfield House

My husband booked me a surprise night away for my birthday. I hadn't expected it as we only live around the corner, but wow, I was blown away. He had booked us into the Kingsland suite, which was amazing. It was warm and spacious with a beautiful view over the grounds. The bath was huge and fabulous. It was so nice to be able to have a nice hot bath and relax before we went down for dinner. Our evening meal was amazing. I had the vegetarian main, which was lovely. I'm not a veggie, but I fancied something different, and this didn't disappoint. The dessert was also fabulous. I had the new doughnut dessert. The chef had even written happy birthday on my plate. Such a lovely touch. The staff were all very attentive and so friendly. You really feel welcome here. Nothing is too much trouble. After dinner we went into the parlour. This is such a lovely cosy room. I love that all the rooms are so different. Wherever you look, there is something to see. The bed in the room is huge and was so comfy. It's one of the best nights sleep I have had in ages. The toiletries in the room are amazing. They smell divine and I bought some to bring home. Breakfast the next day was lovely and there is plenty of choice. Even fussy people are catered for. I would recommend a treatment with Sarah. I was surprised with a facial and massage after my breakfast as a birthday present and after I left her room I felt truly relaxed and pampered. She is a godsend and I will be booking in for more treatments now I have found her! My only negative was that I had to leave! I really didn't want to. I can't wait to go back. Hopefully it is a new birthday tradition.

The Sunday lunch was excellent. I had the beef and my wife had the vegetarian. As well as being excellent quality the portion size was also very generous. I also liked the friendliness and attention of the serving staff. Because the house is old with a contemporary twist it also has a great atmosphere.

From start to finish our experience was amazing, I booked this for my partners 50th we was welcomed with a glass of processeco, we stayed in the mallard room and had the wow factor, the room was beautiful and the bed was the most comfy I've ever had at a hotel, we booked evening meal and it was fabulous, it is quite expensive but well worth it, breakfast again wad lovely. The staff are fabulous and so attentive amazing place x